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Landfill fire at Claystone Waste - battery suspected

Kari Janzen Staff Reporter

The Ryley Fire Department was dispatched to Claystone Waste on Sunday evening, Sept. 7, responding to reports of a fire atop the landfill.

“The fire ignited at approximately 7:30 p.m. and became visible at approximately 8 p.m.,” Claystone Waste’s news release said.

Landfill staff arrived at Claystone at 8:20 p.m. and were able to extinguish the fire by using equipment to smother the flames with soil.

“The Ryley Fire Department attended the scene and worked in collaboration with landfill staff to water and monitor for flare-ups. Claystone continued to spread material for water application by the fire department crew, to extinguish any residual hotspots. By 10 p.m., the fire department deemed the site safe and left. An overnight fire watch was set up until the arrival of the morning crew,” the

news release said.

“This situation could have been much worse if not for our dedicated crew who responded so quickly,” said Matt Rawluk, Chief Operating Officer.

“Not only did they guide the fire department when they arrived, but they had already been actively fighting the fire by pushing the material and covering it with soil to prevent it from spreading. The fire was essentially extinguished by 8:45 p.m., and we’re thankful for the assistance of the Ryley Fire Department to ensure everything was fully extinguished.”

The cause of the fire is under investigation but Claystone’s release says that initial evidence points to an improperly disposed lithium battery. Being a Class II landfill, the Beaver Regional Landfill only accepts household waste and construction debris.

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School sewer line project nears completion

Patricia Harcourt Editor

The sewer line and road construction project around Viking School is nearing its end, just as school is gearing up for another season.

Phase 1 of the project in the front of the school, its west side, on 51 Street from 55 to 56 Avenue is nearing completion.

“The contractor is aiming to have the roadway open by this week to vehicle traffic,” stated Chief Administrative Officer Doug Lefsrud, in an update on Thursday, Sept. 4. “Barricades are still erected so please do not enter the work area.”

Lefsrud said the next step is to open 51 Street to vehicle traffic to ensure proper compaction of the gravel.

Also, to ensure there is a smooth transition from the existing paving to the gravel surface, and the Viking School teacher parking lot is safe and accessible for staff early this week in which to park.

“As the summer construction season is winding down here in Viking and across the province, fluctuating schedules and the demands of other contractors to complete the project have been delayed,” said Lefsrud.

“Next steps is for the curbing and then paving to be completed,” he said,

but added: “Delays in weather here and in other regions has sub-contractors like concrete and paving companies in very high demand as fall and winter weather is approaching.”

Due to this, there will be a delay to complete the curbing and paving somewhere between mid-September and the end of this month.

Be aware as well that some barricades will still remain to keep pedestrians, bikers, and motorists safe. They will be placed as needed until the new curbing is built and the gutter is filled and packed.

Phase 2 on the east side of the school is also close to completion with crews moving their equipment out of the student parking lot and relocating it to the street and other areas.

The area has been levelled using black topsoil, and then grass seed will be spread. Don’t expect the sidewalk from the student parking lot to the school to be finished until the concrete contractor comes between the middle and month’s end.

However, in the meantime the contractor will level and gravel the student parking lot and is expected to be ready to be used this week.

“Please ensure all equipment and work is completed before your students park their vehicle there,” said Lefsrud.

“If your student drives to school and

parks in this lot, please watch for information regarding student parking, pedestrian access into the school from Viking School administration and/or Battle River School Division.”

Students are being reminded as well to “stay away from any construction equipment and materials,” he added, and not approach the work areas and open excavations.

“Keep a safe distance,” he said, asking parents to monitor their children’s activities as the construction winds down in and around the school.

“It is unsafe for them to be climbing dirt piles and playing on large equipment,” he warned.

Fencing and barricades will be erected to ensure safety for all concerned.

Candidates wanted to run for Town of Viking council postion

Patricia Harcourt Editor

Residents who wish to run for a position on Viking Town Council, have less than two weeks to file their nomination papers.

The deadline is noon, Sept. 22 in order to be in the running as a councillor for the municipal election about a month later on Oct 20.

The Town of Viking has nomination packages available on the town website or available for pickup at the town office.

Registering to vote should be another priority for citizens as that deadline is Sept. 15, and residents must check with the town to ensure they are registered properly. Otherwise, identification and the filling out of forms will

slow down the voting process on election day.

The 2025 general municipal election is an important one for the citizens of Viking as all candidates will be running for a councillor position only.

There will be no mayoral position for the next term as a new bylaw has eliminated that position. The idea was brought forward by current Mayor Jamie Buttner, who will also have to run for a council seat.

Viking Town Council will have five council positions instead of the previous four in the last election. There was a time when there were seven council seats (including the mayor’s position) but that has been downgraded from seven to five. Buttner stated he

wished the councillors to have better knowledge of the workings of council. To that end, the new council will operate as a village does where each councillor takes a turn at being mayor during their four-year term in office.

The town is conducting a campaign to try and increase the democratic process with more candidates coming forward to run for these five council seats.

Former mayors and councillors from previous administrations have been interviewed with their insights posted on the town website as a method of encouraging more people to run for office.

Administration is urging anyone who cares about their community to “shape the future, run for council.”

Unreserved Auction Sales

Sales Start September 19th

Closes September 22nd & 23rd

Camrose, Bawlf, Hardisty & Strome, Alberta

Realignment Sale for Lloyd Bohme Closes September 22nd, 2025 Bawlf, Alberta

Selling:

JD 690 Excavator

Pettibone 204A AWD Loader

Hyster Wheel Packer

Cat 926E Wheel Loader

1998 Ford Louisville Truck

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1993 Freightliner T/A Day Cab Truck

2 - Falcan 35' T/A Pole Trailers

Trail Tech 35' Drop Deck Trailer

Royal Cargo 14' T/A Enclosed Trailer

Haulmark 20' T/A Enclosed Trailer

Mirage 20’ Pontoon Boat

Plus a Large Selection of Trucks, Passenger Vehicles, Trailers & More

For More Information Contact Lloyd: 780-686-5211

Unreserved Realignment Sale for Interprovincial Salvage Closes September 22nd, 2025 Camrose, Alberta

Selling:

1953 Massey Harris Tractor - Restored 40' Seacan Can

Landpride 6' 3 pth Blade

Custom Built 22' Roll of Deck

2014 Haulmark 18' Enclosed Trailer

2001 Roadmaster Super B Hi-Boy Trailer

2004 Doepker Super B Hi-Boy Trailer 18' T/A BP Flat Deck Trailer

Large Assortment of Steel Grating

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2 - Dumpsters Assorted Steel Wheels For More Information Contact Tony: 780-679-7571

Realignment Sale for Clayton & Trish Granger Closes September 23rd, 2025 Hardisty, Alberta

Selling:

Ford Jubilee 2wd Tractor

Flexicoil Trail Type Post

OPINION

Well the summer of posturing, promising and pausing is almost over for our Federal politicians.

They return to the battleground of the House of Commons Sept. 15 for the first time since the April federal election.

Prime Minister Mark Carney has vowed to pause the Liberals seriously misguided EV vehicle mandate. This is something I hope goes beyond pause to being dead in the water.

My main reason for this is in a free market economy anyone should have the right to purchase an electric vehicle if they want. But by the same token they should have the right to buy an internal combustion engine powered vehicle also.

And in some parts of our vast country the ICE engine is the best option for travelling vast distances where charging stations aren’t readily available.

Now the problem Carney faces with his pause, as I pointed out in a recent column, is that most of his voters are in heavily populated southern Ontario and southern Quebec. There, a major trip is about 10 miles and there is more infrastructure to support electric and hybrid vehicles.

But the rest of the coun-

try should not be made to suffer because of this population inequity.

That’s what gives rise to these separatist types and other kooks who want people to sign petitions to stay in Canada. Ever wonder what will happen if that petition doesn’t get enough signatures? Will that mean people want to separate?

Nobody seems to want to answer that question yet.

Now Carney will also have to come up with his “nation building” package sometime in the next few weeks.

There has already been speculation about expanding ports in Montreal and Churchill, Manitoba.

The Churchill port expansion is a long overdue idea whose time has come. It would provide an option for western commodities to get to Europe and markets other than the United States.

It would also be a short trip for shipping of rare earth minerals if Doug Ford’s government can ever fast track development in northern Ontario’s Ring of Fire area.

But last week it was leaked, or rumoured that there might be a new western pipeline in Carny’s package.

A new Northwest Coast Oil Pipeline could

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be included in the supposed list of 32 projects that was shown to the Globe and Mail last week.

The proposal, described as being in the “concept” phase, could be pursued within a larger economic corridor, and would link “Canadian heavy crude to markets in Asia,” the Globe stated.

The list includes a heavy focus on Western Canada, with other projects including an LNG Canada Phase 2 and the dredging of the Burrard Inlet to allow for larger oil tankers to serve Trans Mountain’s Burnaby

JOHN’S RANT

Will Carney move ahead with action when House reconvenes?

Mountain terminal.

If this turns out to be a true concept and the Carney government green lights it, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith will have to tone down her anti-Ottawa rhetoric.

After all, she champions any pipeline to move Alberta oil and gas to any offshore markets whether it be Europe out of Churchill or Asia out of Vancouver or Prince Rupert.

But of course there are a few flies in this proverbial ointment that Carney and crew will have to overcome.

The first is the B.C. government which currently

has no desire to see a pipeline built across their province.

“Our message to the federal government is there is an absolute desire in challenging times for people to invest in B.C. They are doing that. The private sector is doing that, and we are investing in the future in B.C., especially in terms of electrification,” Energy Minister Adrian Dix said.

“And we expect and hope the federal government will get behind real projects … this is not a time for fantasy politics. It’s a time for serious politics and serious projects.”

As Dix pooh-poohs a

fantasy pipeline, indigenous groups will also split themselves into groups either supporting or opposing a pipeline.

That depends on how much money they can get from such a project.

Carney is trying to downgrade the horrible policies incurred over the past ten years of Trudeau the younger.

Let’s hope he has the negotiating skills to bring all the opposing sides in line, including within his own caucus, to see some projects move ahead that will really build Canada’s economy over the next decade or more.

JOHN MATHER

During the early morning hours on Sept. 1, police were advised of a sudden death at a residence in Viking. They attended and deemed the death to be non-suspicious in nature.

Later that morning, police received a complaint of an erratic driver on Highway 14. Patrols were made but the vehicle in question was not located.

That afternoon, police were dispatched to a family dispute in progress at a rural property north of Viking. Police attended and spoke with the involved parties. The situation was mediated by police and no charges were pursued.

That evening, police assisted Edmonton Police Service with the notification of next of kin on the death of a family member.

On Sept. 2, police were advised of a collision that caused minor damage at a local gas station. The amount of damage was below the reportable threshold for police mak-

ing the matter civil in nature. The complainant was updated.

That afternoon, police received a complaint of a theft from outside a business in Viking. The complainant advised her son had parked his scooter outside a business while shopping and when he came back outside, the scooter was missing. Police have no suspects at this time.

That same day, police received a complaint of an erratic driver on Highway 14. Police were not in a position to make a patrol.

On Sept. 3, police received information regarding a male who was possibly breaching a court order; however, investigation revealed the male was not currently on any conditions and therefore was not in contravention of any order.

On Sept. 4, police received a complaint of a vehicle speeding in a school and construction zone and not stopping at stop signs. Police made a patrol and located the

vehicle in question. A traffic stop was initiated; however, the vehicle fled at a high rate of speed.

Police were able to determine a possible identity of the driver and made a patrol to his residence northwest of Viking. The vehicle involved in this incident was located in plain view on the property. The driver of the vehicle was also located and arrested. A 17-year-old male from Viking who cannot be named as he is a youth, was charged with Sec. 320.17 CC – Flight from Police. He was also issued two violation tickets for Sec. 37(a) UHRRRFailing to Obey a Stop Sign Before Entering the Intersection and Sec. 18(1) UHRRR-Follow Too Closely. He will be appearing in Vegreville Provincial Court at a later date.

Also that day, police responded to a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of Highway 14

and Range Road 130. An eastbound semi was attempting to make a left turn off the highway when it was struck by an eastbound SUV that was attempting to overtake and pass three vehicles including the semi. Fortunately, there were no injuries to either driver. A charge of Sec. 23(C) UHRRR-Overtake and Pass or Attempt to Overtake and Pass a Vehicle when Unsafe is pending.

That evening while on patrol, police spotted a vehicle with an expired license plate. A traffic stop was initiated. Investigation revealed that the vehicle was also not currently insured, and the driver had two outstanding warrants out of Camrose and Beaumont.

Police could also detect a strong odour of alcohol so issued a roadside demand to the driver which resulted in a “Fail” reading. Police proceed-

ed via the Provincial Immediate Roadside Sanctions and suspended his license and seized his vehicle.

He was also issued violation tickets for operating a vehicle without registration and operating a vehicle without insurance. The driver was unable to pay his outstanding fines associated to the warrants, so he was transported to the Edmonton Remand Centre where he was remanded into custody.

On Sept. 5, police received information regarding a male sending concerning videos to a youth via a social media site. The parent of the youth just wanted advice on how to deal with the matter and did not want police to conduct any

investigation at this point. Police advised the parent to have the youth block the male on all social media sites and report back if there were any more concerns.

That same morning, police received a complaint of a person causing a disturbance in Kinsella. Police attended and located the person in question. She was arrested and charges of Sec.175 CCCause a Disturbance, Sec. 733.1 CC-Fail to Comply with a Probation Order and Sec. 129 CCObstruction of Peace Officer are pending. She was also apprehended under the Mental Health Act and transported to a health facility for assessment.

That afternoon, police

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Viking RCMP notify public of scam in area

Patricia Harcourt Editor

Viking RCMP is notifying local residents be on their guard regarding a bad scam operating in the area. It’s considered important enough for police to issue an alert for people to be mindful of this fraud.

They warn that fraudsters are inventing stressful situations to convince people they need to give them money.

Police want you to be mindful of situations such as a person you never met declaring their love for you through social media.

Or someone you have met online wanting money or asking for you to send gift cards for support.

Another warning sign is the other person discouraging you from discussing their issue with a family member.

Be wary if you get a call saying that a family member has been arrested, as it may not be true. They may say they need money for a lawyer, for a medical emergency, or for unexpected taxes or fees.

Another heads up would be an offer to send a courier to come and pick up cash.

If they tell you not to talk to trusted people about what is happening, then question their authenticity and their motives. They may also claim to be police, or tell you not to call the police. The police are asking you to hold off and let your local detachment know about the situation. They can help you to

check if someone is trying to defraud you.

“We’re just a phone call away and you can remain anonymous,” states the alert.

If you suspect you have been targeted, call the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1-888-495- 8501 or antifraudcentre.ca, and/or the Viking RCMP.

NOTICE OF NOMINATION DAY

Local Authorities Election Act (Section 26)

Local Jurisdiction: TOWN OF VIKING, Province of Alberta.

Notice is hereby given that Nomination Day is September 22, 2025 and that nominations for the election of candidates for the following offices will be received at the location of the local jurisdiction office set out below within the period beginning on January 1, 2025 and ending at 12:00 noon on Nomination Day.

Office(s) Number of Vacancies Councillor5

Location (Address) of Local Jurisdiction Office: Viking Town Office 5120 - 45 Street Viking, AB T0B 4N0

Dated at the Town of Viking in the Province of Alberta, this 10th day of September, 2025.

Doug Lefsrud, Returning Officer

Notice of Nomination Day

LOCAL JURISDICTION: The Battle River School Division, PROVINCE OF ALBERTA

Notice is hereby given that Nomination Day is Monday, September 22, 2025 and that nominations for the election of candidates for the following offices will be received at the location of the local jurisdiction office set out below within the period beginning on January 1, 2025 and ending at 12:00 noon on Nomination Day.

Office(s)Number of Ward Vacancies

Location (Address) of Local Jurisdiction Office: Battle River School Division 4302 38 Street Camrose

DATED at the City of Camrose in the Province of Alberta, this first day of January, 2025.

Imogene Walsh Returning Officer

Keep students safe with traffic safety tips

Patricia Harcourt Editor

With the return of students to school, Alberta RCMP has offered traffic safety tips to help make the transition a smooth and safe one for all concerned.

“Back to school can be a busy time,” says Sgt. Darrin Turnbill, Alberta RCMP Traffic. “By following some basic tips and giving yourself extra time everyone can have a safer commute.”

Indeed, roads are getting busier now with the influx of buses, students, staff, parents and others to their community’s schools.

The RCMP is telling parents or guardians and students to help keep themselves visible by wearing brightly coloured clothing. This will help during times where visibility is reduced by weather or busier times of day picking up or dropping off students, or walking home.

Students get easily distracted by new and exciting times, but must learn to help them-

selves by looking in all directions before crossing the street. Their parents or guardians need teach them to only cross at crosswalks and always make eye contact with drivers before stepping out onto the road.

Children must also be instructed to never run after a school bus as drivers and motorists may not see them on the street.

A safe route to walk or bike to school should be mapped out with the child. Walk the route with him or her at least once to point out hazards and to show them how to properly use crosswalks and obey traffic control devices.

If your child is using a school bus to get to school, make the student aware of traffic hazards near the bus stop, and where is a safe place to wait for the bus.

Stay on the side of the road where the bus will drop off your child so there is no chance of him or her running across the street to greet you.

And it’s better not to text or listen to music while walking paying attention to motorists may not occur due to the distraction.

Drivers also have to do their part to pay extra attention for children walking to school. They are often excited and distracted and can be places they shouldn’t be at any given time.

Be careful when pulling out or backing out of the garage or driveway.

Darker mornings and evenings can make it difficult to see pedestrians, so keep this in mind at all times.

Drivers must remember that it is illegal to pass a school bus when its lights are flashing red. Drivers on both sides of the road must remain stopped until the flashing red lights are turned off.

Slow down in school zones and be extra alert for students during school hours, especially when dropping off or picking up children from the school.

It is also important not to assume that pedestrians see you coming in your vehicle. Always make eye contact before turning to ensure everyone is aware of each other.

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Rides for seniors coming to Viking area

Volunteers needed to provide the service

Patricia Harcourt Editor

A new support for seniors is coming to the area.

Many seniors have difficulty getting to appointments as they don’t drive, no longer own a vehicle or simply can’t drive long distances, or in a larger urban area.

Viking/Beaver Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) is working to change that so seniors can make vital appointments, whether they be local or in larger urban centres.

Viking/Beaver FCSS is helping to solve the problem by teaming up with Drive Happiness, an organization based in Edmonton.

A call is going out for volunteers, and once the service is set up it will provide rides for seniors in Viking, Holden, and rural Beaver County East.

“We are currently recruiting volunteers who are interested in providing occasional transportation to local seniors,” says Viking/Beaver FCSS Dawn Chrystian.

This new initiative was introduced to the area last year and offers transportation for seniors who need help getting to appointments, shopping, and other similar needs.

Tristen Runzer is the provincial expansion manager for the organization called Drive Happiness based in Edmonton. Runzer was in Viking at the Community Registration Night last year looking for volunteers to help set up driving help for seniors in Viking and other communities in the area.

She explained that Drive Happiness was founded in 1998 with the goal of “providing safe, reliable and affordable transportation through volunteer drivers.

“Our goal is to end social isolation among seniors living in Alberta,” she said, adding: “Our vision is a future where all seniors, regardless of barriers like income, health or mobility challenges, are able to access assisted transportation services to remain active and engaged in their communities.”

Potential riders must fill out an application form available on their website and pay an annual fee before they can start booking rides. Meanwhile Runzer said they are recruiting drivers in the area to make the

assisted ride program available here.

When someone drives for Drive Happiness, they choose when, where and how often they will volunteer their services. The volunteer creates his or her own volunteer schedule and is reimbursed for fuel expenses.

A plus side to this is “meeting friendly and appreciative seniors, and making a difference in your community,” says Chrystian.

“This volunteer position is incredibly accommodating, allowing you to fit rides into your schedule at your convenience,” she added. “Join our volunteer team and make a difference seniors’ lives by ensuring they can access the resources they need to live and age well in their community.”

For more information about the volunteer service, call FCSS at 780-424-5438 or visit https://drivehappiness.ca/volunteering/

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Crop harvesting is underway in Beaver County and across the province.

The provincial government crop report as of Sept. 2 indicates there were hot, dry conditions for the previous week. This allowed for “significant harvest progress,” and further moisture reduction.

It is reported that during that time crops were ripening quickly. However, if some fields that were wetter the crops were more uneven.

In those cases, farmers are choosing to either swath and speed up ripening or are leaving those fields to be harvested later.

As of Sept. 2, crop harvesting is 22 per cent complete, a jump from 14 per cent the previous week, and the current provincial harvest is ahead of both the five and 10-year averages of 21 and 17 per cent respectively.

In the North East of the province, the completion is at 18 per cent as of Sept. 2. Provincially canola harvest is only at three per cent but is one of the last crops to be harvested. But 28 per cent of canola crops have been

swathed up to that date.

In Region 3, the North East, sunny and dry conditions allowed harvest of major crops to be 18 per cent completed as of Sept. 2.

The report states that harvest of dry peas is the furthest advanced at 78 per cent harvested. Spring wheat is 28 per cent harvested, barley is 26 per cent harvested, oats is 12 per cent done and canola is one per cent done.

The region’s sub-surface soil moisture is listed as 26 per cent poor, 39 per cent fair and 35 per cent good. No areas were rated in either extreme of excellent or excessive in terms of moisture.

In terms of tame hay, 33 per cent are in poor condition, 49 per cent are in fair condition, 18 per cent are in good condition and there are no acres rated excellent in terms of growth rates.

The warmer temperatures in the week leading up to the report of Sept. 2 have slowed pasture growth across the province with some pasture actually browning in the heat.

“However, the proportion of provincial pasture having good to excellent growth conditions is still higher than

Crop harvest underway across the province

average for this time of year, with this week’s rating of 44 per cent above both the five-year average of 35 per cent and 10-year average of 37 per cent.

“The provincial rating is due to higher-than-average ratings in the South and Central regions compensating for lower-than-average ratings in the rest of the province.”

Regional pasture are rated as having

good to excellent growth conditions as a change over the previous week are 40 per cent in the South (-6). 64 per cent for the Central (-21), 25 per cent for the North East (-3), 33 per cent for the North West (-6) ad 27 per cent for the Peace Region (-1).

During that time frame, hot and dry weather limited the growth of tame hay but is ideal for drying the second cut.

IMPORTANTDATES

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9:30AM-4:00PM-RegularCouncil(Budget)Meeting September17

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Monday October 20 2025

BEAVERCOUNTY MUNICIPALELECTION: Monday,October20,2025

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DEVELOPMENTPERMITS

ThefollowingDevelopmentApplicationshavebeenAPPROVED(except whereotherwisenoted)bytheDevelopmentAuthorityundertheprovisions ofLandUseBylawNo.98-801,subjecttotherightofappealtotherelevant appealbody-SubdivisionandDevelopmentAppealBoard(SDAB)orLand andPropertyRightsTribunal(LPRT).

APPEALDEADLINE

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ApplicationNo.

Applicant Landowner

Location Development

OCTOBER8,2025 SDAB 020020-25-D0055 CONRADDYRLAND CONRAD&HOLLYDYRLAND Lot4Block1Plan8021033inNW-12-51-20-W4 DiscretionaryUse–880ft2Cabin(Dwelling,AccessoryUnit)

Anypersonwishingtoappealanapplicationmaydosoby servingwrittennoticeontheprescribedform(stating reasonsfortheappeal)totherelevantappealbody.For informationonhowtoappealcanbefoundourourwebsite under Services>Planning&Development>Appealing PlanningDecisions

Furtherinformationregardingtheabovedecisionsmaybe obtainedfromtheCountyOffice,Ryley,Alberta.

BeaverCountyvaluestheincredibleworkofcommunityorganizations! ThroughtheCommunitySupportGrantprogram,weprovidefundingand in-kindsupporttohelpbringimpactfulprojectstolife.

Thinkingaboutapplying?Here’swhatyou’llneed:

Acompletedapplicationform, Adetailedprojectbudget, Theorganization’smostrecentfinancialstatements, Evidenceoffinancialneedorquotesfortheproject.

Deadline:September30th,2025

VisitourwebsiteunderCommunity>CommunitySupport Requestsformoreinformationortofilloutanapplicationform.

ROADMAINTENANCE:SHOULDERPULLS

BeaverCountyconstructioncrewsarecompletingshoulderpullsonthe followingroadsthisseason.

RgeRd200fromHWY14toTwpRd500 TwpRd492fromHWY834toRgeRd192

RgeRd173,430meterssouthofTwpRd500toTwpRd492 TwpRd500fromHWY854toRgeRd171 TwpRd484fromHWY855toRgeRd164 TwpRd502fromHWY854toRgeRd171

Thisworkreclaimsgravelfromtheroadedges,restoresthecrownforproper drainage,andimprovesoveralldrivingconditions.Duringthisprocess, residentsmaynoticetemporaryroughsurfacesandroadequipment.We askdriverstoslowdown,watchforsigns,andgivecrewsspacetowork safely.Formoreinformation,visittheRoadMaintenanceFAQontheBeaver Countywebsite.Ifyourquestionisn’tansweredthere,pleasecontactthe BeaverCountyServiceCentreat780-663-3730.

CONSTRUCTIONUPDATEFORTHEFOLLOWING LOCATIONS:

Overthesummer,Countyconstructioncrewshavebeenworkingto upgradethefollowingroads: BeaverCreekEstatesNorth50514RGERD202 RGERD200fromSecondaryHWY630toHoopersDriveand CampgroundEntrance TWPRD492Approximately1.72kmseastofRGERD170 TWPRD490betweenHighway857&RGERD142 TWPRD490betweenHighway870&RGERD120

Theselocationswillsoonbegintoreceivethesecondlayerofchipsealand theremaybedelaysasworkcrews'directtraffictoworksafely.Therewill bemanylooserocksafterthesecondchipseallayerisappliedandspeed limitswillcontinuetobereducedontheseroadsuntilthefinalsweepis complete.BeaverCounty'sgoalistoprovideahealthy,injuryfreework environmentforallemployees,contractors,visitors,andgeneralpublic. Therearepotentialhazardstothepublicandvehiclesduringthe constructionprocess.Thiscanincludeheavymachinery,dustormud,road materialsuchasgravel,asphaltcoatingsandrockchips.Weapologizefor theinconveniencethatroadmaintenanceandupgradingcauses,butthe sameroadsthatreceivethemosttrafficalsoneedthemostmaintenance. Thankyouforyourpatienceandunderstandingduringconstruction.If youhaveanyquestions,pleasecalltheBeaverCountyServiceCentreat 780-663-3730.

Thesoilstabilizingfortheroadbasewithsoilcementisnowcomplete.We willsoonbestartingthefirstlayerofchipsealandtheremaybedelaysas workcrewsdirecttrafficinordertoworksafely.Therewillbemanyloose rocksafterthechipseallayerisappliedandspeedlimitswillbereducedon theseroadsonceopeneduntiltheprojectiscomplete. Duringthis constructionphase,portionsoftheroadmaybeclosedtoallowcrews toworksafelypleaseuseanotherroute,detourswillbepostedorbe cautiouswhenyouneedtodrivethroughconstructionzones(local trafficonly). BeaverCounty'sgoalistoprovideahealthy,injuryfreework environmentforallemployees,contractors,visitorsandgeneralpublic. Alreadythisyearwehavehadpeopleexceedingthepostedspeedlimit throughourconstructionzones,endangeringstaff,contractorsandthe public.Therearepotentialhazardstothepublicandvehiclesduringthe constructionprocess.Thiscanincludeheavymachinery,dustormud,road materialsuchasgravel,asphaltcoatingsandrockchips.Weapologizefor theinconveniencethatroadmaintenanceandupgradingcauses,butthe sameroadsthatreceivethemosttrafficalsoneedthemostmaintenance. Thank-youforyourpatienceandunderstandingduringconstruction.If youhaveanyquestions,pleasecalltheBeaverCountyServiceCentreat 780-663-3730.

ROADSURFACINGUPDATE:

BeaverCountyispleasedtoannouncethatthehardsurfacingprojectsat thefollowinglocation(s)havebeencompleted:

RgeRd202betweenTwp502and504

Thisupgradewillprovidesmoothertravelandextendthelong-term durabilityoftheroadwayforallusers.

Toensuretheroadremainsinexcellentcondition,weaskthepublicto pleasefollowtheguidelinesbelow:

Roadbanswillremaininplaceforapproximatelyoneyear. Noloadingorunloadingontheroadway.

Avoiddrivingheavyandtrackedequipmentontheroad,pleaseuse alternateroutesorhaulroads.

ReportanydamageorunsafeconditionstotheBeaverCountyService Center.

CONSTRUCTIONNOTICE:

ThebridgeonRangeRoad144,betweenTownships494and500, willbeunderrepairfromSeptember8–12,2025.Trafficwillremain opentoonelanewhileworkisunderway,andrepairsareexpected totakeaboutfourdays(weatherdependent).

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Governance and Priorities Committee meets to discuss several issues

Patricia Harcourt

The Governance and Priorities Committee (GPC) met on Wednesday, Sept. 3 for a discussion meeting on several issues.

Minutes of the previous meeting held Aug. 20 indicate a delegation from Clean Harbors regarding a permit renewal issue was held with Michael Parker, Clean Harbors Vice-President for Environmental Compliance.

Also present was Stan Yuha, Clean Harbors Facility Manager, and Mark Reynolds, Clean Harbors Compliance Manager.

The committee held a closed session starting with a motion by committee member Barry Bruce for the session to begin at 9:54 a.m. to discuss matters under the Alberta Access to Information Act (ATIA) concerning two items.

One item concerned discussions where there could be “disclosure harmful to intergovernmental relations - Claystone Waste Collection Rates.”

The other issue involved “privileged informationBESC (Beaver Emergency Services Agreement) Shared Services Agreement.

After the closed session concluded, the committee came back into public session and a motion by committee member Bruce was carried, stating: “that the Governance and Priorities Committee recommend that council authorize administration to share the Aug. 12, 2025 legal opinion from Brownlee LLP regarding an Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework and the BESC Shared Services Agreement, excluding the section regarding governance risks, with the Beaver Region urban municipalities and the Beaver Emergency Services Commission.”

At the Sept. 3 GPC meeting, the committee heard a business case for the Tofield Curling Club.

The club stated it plans to rebuild the front entrance/foyer of the curling club building at a projected cost of $80,000 to $90,000.

The club plans to apply for any available grants and the Town of Tofield has already committed to giving $60,000 towards the project.

The club was requesting $30,000 from Beaver County to help with their project.

The committee also received an expression of concern from a Ryley area resident regarding “excessive odour pollution from Claystone Waste Ltd. compost facility north of Ryley, AB.”

The landowner stated that she had “serious concerns about the ongoing excessive odour emissions from the Claystone Waste Ltd. compost facility… As a landowner whose property is (inset distance) from the site, I am directly affected by these odours, which have significantly impacted my quality of life, the use of outdoor spaces, and the health of my performance horses.”

She added: “Given Beaver County’s involvement in regional waste management through Claystone Waste, I urge you to take immediate action to address this issue.”

The committee also addressed a request from Margaret Jones, Manager of Legislative Services, and Peggy Ewert, Contracts and Procurement Coordinator, for GPC to consider recommending Policy INFR-001 Acquisition of Land for Road Widening and accompanying administrative procedure to Council for approval.

Another Policy, INFR=008 Fence Replacement and accompanying administrative procedure was also requested as a policy for council to approve.

The committee was also requested to recommend that council pass first reading of Bylaw 25-1178 - Non Residential Tax Incentive.

First reading for Bylaw 25-1179 Fees Rates and Charges is also being requested as a recommendation to council.

Matters referred by the committee then are presented to County Council for final approval.

Threat of teachers’ strike still looms over province

Patricia Harcourt Editor

The threat of a teachers’ strike still looms across the province as talks remain stalled. The teachers in the province, including those working for schools in the Battle River School Division, have until Oct. 7 to start strike action. If that happens, the province has the option of locking the teachers out. Both sides aired their views on Friday, Sept. 5 regarding contract negotiations between Teachers’ Employer Bargaining Association (TEBA) and the Alberta Teachers’ Association (ATA).

Nate Horner, treasury board president and finance minister, took exception to ATA President Jason Schilling’s statement that “talks are off until the

government shows it takes teachers’ concerns seriously.”

Horner referred to an Aug. 26 proposal from TEBA to hire 3,000 new teachers over a three year period.

He contended this was an ATA request in previous negotiations. Horner this hiring would cost about three quarters of a billion dollars, adding: “According to the ATA itself, it would have helped alleviate population growth and classroom complexity pressures, especially in elementary schools, something that teachers have said is a top priority for them.”

The province is proposing “substantial raises for teachers,” or 12 per cent over four years. Horner said the same deal was accepted by nurses and public sector workers in

the province, and over 95 per cent of teachers would receive more through market adjustments.

This would depend “on their region and their role,” he added. Meanwhile, Schilling says that public education is at risk due to the bargaining impasse.

“The government needs to do the right thing and pay teachers fairly for the work they do with the children who will be responsible for Alberta’s future,” said Schilling.

He said that, “Teachers are not just seeking fair compensation, they are seeking alignment between words and actions.

“If the government believes teachers are vital, as the premier recently stated, it’s time to reflect that in all aspects of teachers’ jobs.”

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He explained that the offer by the province to hire 1,000 teachers each year for three years “was a positive move forward but addressed only part of the proposal that the ATA tabled in June.

“More still needs to be done to attract and retain teachers to fill these added positions.” He called teachers “the pillar of our education system. It’s time for the government to step up with a fair deal for teachers because a fair deal for teachers is a good deal for kids.”

Teachers will be driven away without fair wages and improved class conditions, he said, noting that pay has fallen below the cost of living and inflation.

In the past decade, he said that wages have gone up by only 5.75 per cent. But with talks having broken down, Schilling said teachers “have been firm and unequivocal in saying that the government does not recognize the important work teachers do in our public education system,” and have been “disrespected and

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undervalued for years.” This year the province is facing a $6.5 billion deficit, the first deficit in five years. Referring to the ATA headline that public education is at risk due to the bargaining impasse, Horner’s response was: “The ATA’s bargaining team can solve this impasse.

“Refusing to bargain now is not an effective labour relations strategy and is unfair to all teachers across Alberta.” TEBA is “ready to return to the table to secure a fair agreement.”

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CARD OF THANKS

I would like to give a big shout out to all those who were able to attend our fundraiser! An extra big thank you goes out to Iron Creek Colony, Bruce Ag Society, Viking Meats, AG Foods, Atco, Brettzky, Cindy Lefsrud and the Town of Viking. We couldn’t have ever put on this great event for one of our own that supports so many people in different ways. I would also like to thank all who helped me put this together. Stay tuned As we are going to be doing another fundraiser! This will be posted soon in the newspaper, social media and posters at our great local businesses who support this town.

Thank you again.

Jamie Buttner, organizer Skate and Burger Fundraiser

On behalf of the Olga Brissard family, we would like to thank all our friends, family, and community for attending Olga's Celebration of Life. Thank you for your kindness, your food, your flowers, calls, and cards written with comforting words. Your gestures reminded us that we are not alone in our grief and touched us deeply. Thank you to Father Miciak, Viking Funeral Services, Mary Hansen, Bob Wesley, and all who helped us honour our mother's memory with dignity and grace. We are truly grateful for your exceptional service. To Donna Brooks for the wonderful luncheon. Jenn Guhle, your eulogy shared beautiful stories and memories, it truly highlighted what a special person Olga was. To Camen O'Hara and Kyle Muhlbach for your readings. Kyle, thank you for your slide show, grandma would have loved it. Shari Gustafson, your prayer was especially meaningful. A big heartfelt thank you to all of mom's nursing coworkers that attended, Olga would have been so proud. Finally, to everyone who donated to the Viking Health Centre on Olga's behalf, Thank you. She dedicated 40 years to the Viking Hospital; she would have been grateful for your donations. To anyone we might have missed, know you compassion was appreciated by the family.

Reale, Laure, Lynette

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We would like to extend a sincere thank you to the doctors and staff of the Killam Hospital for the care and kindness shown Maxine during her stay there. Thank you to Fee & Sons for their capable handling of all the funeral arrangements. To Reverend Laureta Blondin, thank you for conducting a beautiful funeral service. Thanks to Sheila Tanton for being the organist and a huge help behind the scenes and to the Anglican Church Ladies for providing lunch. Lastly, thank you to everyone who came to the funeral, sent flowers, memorial donations, and offered their sympathies.

Sincerely, Harold and Family

Lougheed Ag Society would like to thank all of our sponsors for their help in achieving continued success in the Fair, from all of you who sponsor exhibits to those who sponsor the events, all of you are not listed but please consider this a great appreciation for your support.

Macraes Farm and Ranch Supply, Bush Bunny Customs, Sawyer Robison for tilling the ground, Soul Barn for eggs, Ness Bros, Diamond J Bakery, Poplar Grove Farms - Ricky Snethun, Spectre Systems, Iron Creek Veterinary Hospital, Battle River Implements, Sweet Pea Agriculture and many more.

COMING EVENTS

Annual General Meeting for Friends of Hardisty and District Public Library Society

Tues Sept 23, 2025 at 7:30 pm at Town of Hardisty's Library Looking for new members!

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George Walz's 90th Birthday Party at the Tofield Golden Club; 5004 54 Ave, Tofield, Saturday, September 13th from 1-4 pm. No gifts.

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You're Invited to our OPEN HOUSE at Flagstaff Community Adult Learning. Tuesday, Sept 16th 11:30 AM - 2 PM including Free Lunch Main Street Killam5023 50th Street

Come and see what we do, find out about upcoming classes and meet the staff.

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Tofield & Area Welcome Committee presents Alberta Culture Days Friday, September 19, 2025 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm

Tofield Community Hall

Join us for a celebration of arts, culture, heritage, diversity, and community spirit of Tofield and Area!

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Storage Unit For Rent in Killam

Inside private warehouse building behind Community Press office. Security cameras on site, building heated in winter. Upstairs units available, approx 8’ x 12’. Back alley access only.

$99/mo. with $100 damage deposit. Or pre-pay for 6 months for $495 (1 month free) or pre-pay for 1 year for $990 (2 months free).

Rental contract required. First month due at signing. Call/Leave Voicemail for Ally 780-385-6693 or stop by The Community Press office on Main Street in Killam.

FOR SALE

Pyrenees Puppies, 7 months old. Female and male. Asking $100. Call Garth at 780-688-3514. 36/38c

Great Pyrenees about 1.5 years old. 2 females and 1 male, in the Holden area. Asking $200 per dog. Call 780-688-3514

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• Zero Turn Cub Cadet Lawnmower 54" with approximately 250 hours 2 years old

• Kubota Side by Side with Dump Box

• Massey Ferguson model 255 with approximately 3,000 hours with ease-on front end loader.

• Restored W30 International. New paint, runs good. Call Norman at 780-385-8814. 33/37p

BLS Fresh Garden Products

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4 month old Hens. Mixed breed Australorp, Plymouth Rock Columbian Rock Hens. Started to lay eggs. $18.00 a bird. More information phone or text 780-632-9881. LL32p

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Lamont Vision Centre is hiring!

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JP’s Country Daycare located in Daysland, Alberta is looking for full-time and part-time Early Childhood Educators - ECEs. Willing to train, Government Top Up, Wage to be discussed based on experience. Resumes can be sent to jpcountrydaycare@gmail.com 36/39c

½ Section Pastureland NE 35 & NW 36-41-10-W4 located south of Hardisty in the Battle River valley at RR 101 & TWP RD 420. Fenced, cross-fenced, mix of seeded and tame grass with large dug-out, pumping system, full power on site with gravel revenue. Call Mike Golka REMAX River City 780-914-9889 MLS#’s E4447511 & E4447499 tfnc

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Amendment to School Library Ministerial Order

Leslie Cholowsky Staff Reporter

Just a few months after putting a Ministerial Order in place for school libraries, the Province’s Education Minister Demetrios Nicolaides walked back some of the wording on the order this past Monday, Sept. 8.

The original order forbade any library materials with any visual or verbal explicit sexual content, that is detailed depictions of masturbation, sexual penetration, or sexual physical contact.

It was the verbal part that caused school boards, and particularly the Edmonton Public School Board, to start pulling books off the shelves, including classics like ‘The Handmaid’s Tale,’ ‘ The Color Purple,’ or Aldous Huxley’s ‘Brave New World.’

Premier Danielle Smith, called the Board’s actions “vicious compliance,” earlier this month when it complied to the actual wording of the original order, adding, “We’re not trying to remove classics

of literature.”

She said the order was an attempt to remove “graphic images that young children should not be having a look at.”

As of Monday, the order has been amended to having Alberta’s school libraries ensure that materials containing any explicit a visual depiction of a sexual act are not accessible or available to children or students in a school.

The new order quietly implemented another change to the original order, one which originally allowed certain grades access to ‘non-explicit sexual content when it is developmentally appropriate.’ All the age restrictions and references to non-explicit content have been removed in the new order.

The Ministerial Order does not apply to public libraries contained within schools, like the Killam and District Municipal Library.

The original order did, however, have a clause stating that if students had access to collections of ma-

terials in the school building or otherwise, that were not part of a school library, that a school authority staff member had to supervise student access to ensure students did not access materials that they would not otherwise be permitted to access if in a school library.

The Minister’s office later confirmed that the clause would apply to public libraries contained within a school.

However, the revised Ministerial order no longer contains that clause.

Nor do the new standards apply to learning and teaching resources authorized or approved by the Minister, or materials, in physical or electronic form, brought into the school by a child or student without the knowledge of any school authority employee.

Nicolaides said Monday, “Our goal has always been to make sure students are not exposed to visually graphic sexual material in school libraries. I am confident we can meet that goal while making the

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Seller makes no warranties or representations about the property’s size/measurement, condition or environmental status. Mineral rights are not included in the sale. Purchaser must be a GST Registrant and shall be responsible for GST. No offers will be considered which are subject to financing. Bids will be considered by individual quarter section except the SE 7-41-8-W4M and NE 7-41-8-W4M will be sold as one parcel. The highest and/or any bid will not necessarily be accepted. If the successful bidder does not complete the purchase after the acceptance of the Tender, the deposit shall be forfeited. Bank drafts of unsuccessful bidders shall be returned to them.

Bidders must be approved by the Vendors no later than October 28, 2025. Progressive Tenders start 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 4, 2025

Bidder’s application must be accompanied by $10,000 deposit/quarter or parcel.

Bidder packages can be obtained from NRHM LLP 608 – 10 St Wainwright or from Dean and Lynn Manning.

(Three additional quarters and the home quarter to be sold in the new year.) For information on Progressive Tender contact Dean Manning at 780-856-2433 or by email at Ldmanning88@gmail.com.

process as simple and straightforward as possible for schools and teachers.

“The revised order will ensure that classic literary works remain in school libraries, while materials with explicit visual depictions of sexual acts do not end up in the hands of children.”

The Province maintains that the updated standards will prevent misinterpretation and ensure that restrictions focus specifically on materials with explicit visual depictions of sexual acts.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Clinic Manager/Personnel Manager Viking Medical Clinic

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Clinic Manager approximately 4 days per week to oversee the daily operations of the Viking Medical Clinic. This leadership role ensures the clinic runs smoothly and efficiently while upholding the highest standards of patient care, compliance, and team coordination.

The ideal candidate will bring strong organizational skills, healthcare management experience, and a proactive approach to problem-solving and team leadership. If you're passionate about healthcare, skilled in leadership, and thrive in a dynamic environment, we'd love to meet you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee all day-to-day operations to ensure smooth workflow within the clinic

• Address and solve any patient concerns as they arise

• Hiring, orientation, supervision and management of clinic staff

• Serve as a liaison between clinical staff, physicians and patients

• Handle patient concerns and resolve operational issues as they arise

• Manage clinic scheduling and logistics

Ideal Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in healthcare or medical office management

• Excellent leadership, written, cornrnunication, and team-building skills

• Ability to lead and motivate a team confidently

• Proficient with EMR systems (e.g. MedAccess) and Microsoft Office

• Ability to multi-task and rnanage time well• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with strong attention to detail

Please email your resume and cover letter to admin@vikingmc.ca. We look forward to hearing frorn you! Application deadline is September 30, 2025.

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Extendicare workers hold day of action in province

Patricia Harcourt Editor

CUPE members from long-term care

Extendicare facilities demonstrated across the province on Sept. 3. Local members of CUPE 3174 and 4815 also met in

Word on the Street

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received a complaint of a male loitering at an outdoor facility in Viking.

The complainant was concerned the male might be homeless and living in a shack at the facility. Police attended the location and spoke with the male who advised he has a place to stay at night but has nowhere else to be during the day. The complainant was updated.

Also that day, police were called to assist with an altercation between

Viking’s Eastview Park on the same day. The event was open to all unions and all community members. The open invitation asked people to “stand in solidarity with us in support of our members, our residents and our communities.”

siblings at the school. Police attended and the situation was resolved with mediation.

A short time later, police received a complaint of a vehicle continually stunting on a roadway north of Kinsella. Police are following up on this matter.

Late that night, police received information regarding a vehicle that had failed to stop for a Sheriff on Highway 36 north of Viking. The offending pickup was last seen westbound on Township Rd 494. No vehicle or license plate information was obtained leaving no investigative avenues to pursue.

CUPE members working in long-term care facilities in six communities held days of action calling for better working conditions and higher wages.

The communities included Bonnyville, Fort McLeod, Leduc, St. Paul, Vulcan and Viking.

On Sept. 6, police received a cell phone crash notification from an area east of Viking. Patrols were in the radius of where the call originated; however, no collision was found.

On Sept. 7, police received a complaint of a driver who passed unsafely east of Viking. A patrol was made and the vehicle in question was located and stopped. The driver of the offending vehicle was spoken to and warned about his driving actions.

During this time period, police also issued numerous violation tickets for various traffic offences.

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By Marjorie Lawson

We extend our sympathy to Jo-Anne MacKay and Mary Lee (Blake) Prior and their families after the passing of their

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The Alberta NDP shadow minister for Education, Amanda Chapman, said Monday says, “These changes increase confusion for parents, schools and teachers when the issue of age-appropriate books was already being dealt with.

“Nothing today addresses the additional burden placed on teachers

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mother, Hjordis Armitage.

Students and staff should enjoy a fun week at school with school spirit activities planned for each day.

Please be advised that the Irma area is being hit with at least three different scams. One targets ATB customers, another is aimed at Telus users, and the “grandparent” call (where a grandchild supposedly calls seeking money after an accident)

and school staff to catalogue books that contravene the UCP government’s gaslighting ministerial order.

“Instead of ensuring everybody understands only age-appropriate books are in schools, now the government is pitting parents against schools just because someone doesn’t like a book. “

Under the new order, students, parents, teachers, school council members, and community members can ask the school authority to review, change access to,

have all occurred in this area in the past week. Please use caution when taking calls.

Get well wishes go out to Diane Willerton who has been dealing with health issues.

Warm, dry harvest weather is set to continue in the week ahead.

The fire department was called out Saturday afternoon for a vegetation fire as the conditions are also conducive to fire activity.

reconsider, or remove specific school literary materials in a particular school for reasons related to the explicit visual depiction of a sexual act.

School Libraries must also now make available a list of their entire collections to the public, and this must be completed by Jan. 5, with the new order pushing that deadline back from the original date. By Oct. 31, school boards must provide the minister with a list of literary materials they intend to remove in order to implement the standards

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